"It was really cool," Harvey said. "It was definitely nerve-racking at first. Obviously, I've never been fully nude in front of random people like that before, especially with a camera around. Now it's all done with, it was a fun experience."

Harvey said the magazine approached him about participating. Though he expects to catch some flak from teammates, Harvey consented to the shoot because the issue typically promotes the value of a healthy lifestyle. "At the time, it seemed like a good opportunity and something that I was excited about doing," Harvey said. "I think I might as well get it out of the way while I'm young and have the opportunity to have a decent body."

Harvey said he was pleased with the results. "Hopefully, they'll help me out a little bit, add a couple more abs," he said.

The Mets traded Opening Day centerfielder Collin Cowgill to the Angels for minor league outfielder Chris Johnson. In 68 games with Class-A Burlington, the 23-year-old Johnson was hitting .308 with 30 stolen bases. He will be assigned to Class-A Savannah.

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Dillon Gee will slide into the rotation between Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler. Gee will pitch on Saturday against the Nationals.

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